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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-1215U vs Ryzen 5 5500

The Core i3-1215U is slightly slower than the Ryzen 5 5500 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 1% faster on average across 100+ games
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Available for $84.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Counter-Strike 22023

Core i3-1215U

605FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

607FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-1215U

215FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

216FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-1215U

212FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

212FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i3-1215U

273FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

275FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-1215U

643FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

644FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i3-1215U

232FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

232FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-1215U

673FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

674FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-1215U

331FPS

Ryzen 5 5500

331FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i3-1215U

48%

Ryzen 5 5500

42%

Core i3-1215U ranks 6 points higher.

Coreshelp

Threadshelp

Ryzen 5 5500 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-1215U

10 MB

Ryzen 5 5500

16 MB

Ryzen 5 5500 has 6 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-1215U

1.2 GHz

Ryzen 5 5500

3.6 GHz

Ryzen 5 5500 has a 200% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-1215U

4.4 GHz

Ryzen 5 5500

4.2 GHz

Core i3-1215U boosts 5% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i3-1215U

15W

Ryzen 5 5500

65W

Core i3-1215U draws 50W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-1215U

Ryzen 5 5500

$84.00

Core i3-1215URyzen 5 5500

Intel BGA 1744

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AM4

Alder Lake-U

Codenamehelp

Cezanne

Mobile

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 64EU

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No Integrated Graphics

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

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3200 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-1215U or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 5500. It's 14% faster than the Core i3-1215U on average across 100+ games, scoring 42/100 vs 48/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 5500 than Core i3-1215U?expand_more

14% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i3-1215U or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 5500 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 5 5500 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 42/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-1215U and Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-1215U scores 48/100, Ryzen 5 5500 scores 42/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i3-1215U or Ryzen 5 5500 bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i3-1215U or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 5500 is the stronger pick at 42/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.